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5701 N Sheridan Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5701 N Sheridan Rd

5701 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60660
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2528-2542 W Fitch Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2528-2542 W Fitch Ave

2528-2542 W Fitch AveChicago, IL 60645
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Artista 55
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Artista 55

5525 N Winthrop AveChicago, IL 60640
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4102 N Sheridan Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4102 N Sheridan Rd

4102 N Sheridan RdChicago, IL 60613
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1319-1327 W Sherwin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1319-1327 W Sherwin Ave

1319-1327 W Sherwin AveChicago, IL 60626
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55 E Erie St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

55 E Erie St

55 E Erie StChicago, IL 60611
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R+D659
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

R+D659

645-659 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60661
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600 N Lake Shore Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

600 N Lake Shore Dr

600 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60611
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Illume
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Illume

111 S Peoria StChicago, IL 60607
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Luxury condo unit
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Luxury condo unit

333 N CanalChicago, IL 60606
Corporate Housing
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Cornelia
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cornelia

4715-4731 W Cornelia AveChicago, IL 60641
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920 W Cullom
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

920 W Cullom

920 W CullomChicago, IL 60613
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Wicker Park Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wicker Park Lofts

1515-1519 W Haddon AveChicago, IL 60642
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Ivy at Drexel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Drexel

5235-5245 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60615
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The Ivy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ivy

941 W Carmen AveChicago, IL 60640
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2001 S State St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2001 S State St

2001 S State StChicago, IL 60616
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Cortland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland

3508-3510 W Cortland StChicago, IL 60647
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Montauk
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montauk

1550 N Wieland StChicago, IL 60610
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1555 W Hollywood Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1555 W Hollywood Ave

1555 W Hollywood AveChicago, IL 60660
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528 Oakdale
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

528 Oakdale

528 W Oakdale AveChicago, IL 60657
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The Brewery Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Brewery Lofts

1301 W Fletcher StChicago, IL 60657
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5827 N Ridge Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5827 N Ridge Ave

5827 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
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5055 S Dorchester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5055 S Dorchester Ave

5055 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Mayan Lagoon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mayan Lagoon

1345-1359 W Estes AveChicago, IL 60626
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5860 N Ridge Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5860 N Ridge Ave

5860 N Ridge AveChicago, IL 60660
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817 W Lakeside Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

817 W Lakeside Place

817 W Lakeside PlChicago, IL 60640
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3221 N California Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3221 N California Ave

3221 N California AveChicago, IL 60618
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2848-50 W.Diversey
2 Bedroom Apartments

2848-50 W.Diversey

2848 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60647
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chicago?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chicago is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?

The cheapest apartment in Chicago is The Talman Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $6,985.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chicago?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,756 regular apartments in Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chicago?

Cheap apartments in Chicago have an average cost of $462 which is $6,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!